Cybersecurity is a top IT security issue in 2017 for organizations large and small, public and private. Stakeholders and management teams need to make informed decisions about their cybersecurity risk management efforts. This requires up-to-date, accurate information about the effectiveness of independent, third-party cybersecurity risk management programs.

Managing cybersecurity risks is difficult for both organizations with newly implemented systems and mature cybersecurity risk management programs, as there is always a risk that a material cybersecurity breach could occur and not be detected in a timely manner.

During this program, Bill Gogel will discuss how organizations can benefit from staying aware of workforce security, compliance requirements and hacking trends in 2017. Learning objectives and talking points during the presentation will include:

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